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Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,

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Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,
Rare Cincinnati Tall Case Clock,<p>signed on scenic painted dial "Gilmore Cincinnati". Empire style mahogany case with poplar secondary wood, goose-neck bonnet with rosettes and turned central finial, arched paneled door with original imported British bell-strike brass movement. Waist with spool turned 1/4 column's and base with nice scrolled apron, 92" high. Dial has hours in Roman numerals with second hand dial above hours, painted Turkish scene in top panel with each corner having British subjects. Robert Gilmore is listed as a clockmaker in Cincinnati from 1834-37 at Main St. between 3rd and 4th. He employed several English cabinet makers at that address and was bought out in 1838 by Owen and Read.<p>Cincinnati<p>Refinished case, and minor veneer repair, else VG+.